Dr. Alonzo G. Moron Was the Eighth President of Hampton Institute and the First African American to Hold the Position at the School. He Served From 1948-1959. He Was Also the First Hampton Institute Graduate to Become President of the School.

Dr. Alfonso Elder (February 26, 1898-August 1974) became the second president of North Carolina College at Durham on January 20, 1948. Dr. Elder previously served as head of the Graduate Department of Education and also had served as the Dean of...

Dr. Harry Van Buren Richardson (1901-1990), was the founder and first President of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Richardson received a bachelor's degree in history from Western Reserve University (1925),...

Dr. Harry Van Buren Richardson (1901-1990), was the founder and first President of the Interdenominational Theological Center (ITC) in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Richardson received a bachelor's degree in history from Western Reserve University (1925),...

Improving Proficiency In Farming
The rapid trend toward the application of technology to farming was revolutionizing the agriculture industry. It was becoming difficult for those farmers who, unacquainted with modern farm practices, continue to...

Resource Use Education. Sensing the need for vitalizing science teaching in the state, the Southern University biology department sponsored a science workshop designed to encourage science teachers to utilize natural resources-wild and domestic...

The Negro Branch of the Louisiana State Library, located at Southern University, contributed immeasurably to the up-grading of teachers in service. The library with a collection of 4188 volumes filled 305 public library requests, 600 school...

A Community Related Living Program
During 1948-1949 Southern University initiated a community related living program in the Bonn community which was located about fifteen miles from the campus. This program was designed to vitalize teaching at...

A Community Related Living Program
During 1948-1949 Southern University initiated a community related living program in the Bonn community which was located about fifteen miles from the campus. This program was designed to vitalize teaching at...

Promoting Healthy Living
In the interest of promoting healthy living in the state of Louisiana, Southern University, with the help of a grant from the General Education Board, cooperated with Ascension Parish in sponsoring a nutrition project. ...